THIS WEEK THURSDAY, AUG. 21 The Greencards/Jedd Hughes/Chris Castle: Tavern, 8 p.m., $12 ADV/$14 DOS. Beachland, 15711 Waterloo Rd., 216-383-1124.
Paleface/Bombadil: 9 p.m., $8. Grog Shop, 2785 Euclid Hts. Blvd., 216-321-5588.
Psyopus/War From a Harlot's Mouth/Fuck the Facts: 7 p.m., $10. Pirate's Cove, 2083 1/2 E. 21st St., 216-776-9999.
FRIDAY, AUG. 22 Bleed the Sky/Straightline Stitch/Within Chaos/Ekotren: 7 p.m., $8. Peabody's, 2083 E. 21st St., 216-776-9999.
California Guitar Trio: Two shows: 8 and 10 p.m., $20. Nighttown, 12387 Cedar Rd., Cleveland Hts., 216-795-0550.
The Hacksensaw Boys: Tavern, 9 p.m., $10 ADV/$12 DOS. Beachland, 15711 Waterloo Rd., 216-383-1124.
The Itals/Umojah: 9 p.m., $12 ADV/$15 DOS. Grog Shop, 2785 Euclid Hts. Blvd., 216-321-5588.
Jonas Brothers *SOLD OUT*: 7 p.m. Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls.
Steve Lukather: 9 p.m., $25 ADV/$30 DOS. The Winchester, 12112 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 216-226-5681.
An Evening With Neal McCoy: 7 p.m., $35. The Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent, 330-677-5005.
Nine Inch Nails/Does It Offend You, Yeah?: 8 p.m., $36.50-$56.50 (LiveNation.com or Ticketmaster). Quicken Loans Arena, 100 Gateway Plaza. One Under: 9:30 p.m., $7. The Brothers Lounge, 11609 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, 216-226-2767.
The Return of Abdullah/Fuzztub: 9 p.m., $8 ADV/$10 DOS. Jigsaw Saloon and Stage, 5324 State Rd., Parma, 216-351-3869.
Bobby Lee Rogers & the Code Talkers/the Groove Prophets: 9 p.m., $10. Wilbert's, 812 Huron Rd. E., 216-902-GOOD.
Rubber City Rebels/Teacher's Pet/Hammer Damage: Tavern, 9 p.m., $10. Beachland, 15711 Waterloo Rd., 216-383-1124.
Saw Doctors: 7 p.m., $25. House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583. SATURDAY, AUG. 23
Attack Attack: 6:30 p.m., $10 ADV/$12 DOS. Peabody's, 2083 E. 21st St., 216-776-9999.
Bears (CD release)/ Afternoon Naps/Trouble Books: 9 p.m., $5. Grog Shop, 2785 Euclid Hts. Blvd., 216-321-5588.
Bow Wow: 7 p.m., $35. House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583.
Keratoma/Mobile Death Camp/Years of Fire/PB&J Show: 9 p.m., $10 ADV/$15 DOS. Jigsaw Saloon and Stage, 5324 State Rd., Parma, 216-351-3869.
Kottonmouth Kings/Tech N9ne/Hed(PE)/Sen Dog (Cypress Hill)/X-Clan: Theater. Agora, 5000 Euclid Ave..
Times New Viking/Raven/Mike Rep & the Quotas/Puffy Aereolas: Tavern, 9 p.m., $10. Beachland, 15711 Waterloo Rd., 216-383-1124.
(216)/Keratoma/Mobile Death Camp/Years of Fire/PB & J: Jigsaw Saloon and Stage, 5324 State Rd., Parma, 216-351-3869.
SUNDAY, AUG. 24 Indigenous: Ballroom, 7 p.m., $15. Beachland, 15711 Waterloo Rd., 216-383-1124.
Paramore/Phantom Planet/Paper Route: 6:30 p.m., $27.50 (LiveNation.com or Ticketmaster). Time Warner Cable Amphitheater at Tower City, 351 Canal Rd.
The Sleeping/Envy on the Coast/the Gay Blades/the Secret Lives of the Freemasons: 6 p.m., $12. Grog Shop, 2785 Euclid Hts. Blvd., 216-321-5588.
Styx: 7:30 p.m., $34/four-pack general admission tickets $105. House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583.
VHS or Beta/Linesacrosslines: 10 p.m., $10. Grog Shop, 2785 Euclid Hts. Blvd., 216-321-5588.
Kate Voegele: Cambridge Room, 6:30 p.m., $15. House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave., 216-523-2583.
Zebrahead/Civet/Jet Lag Gemini/the Episodes: 7 p.m., $14 ADV/$16 DOS. Peabody's, 2083 E. 21st St., 216-776-9999.
MONDAY, AUG. 25 Stone Rider: 7 p.m., $8. Peabody's, 2083 E. 21st St., 216-776-9999. TUESDAY, AUG. 26
Alice Cooper: 8 p.m., $32.50-$45. Lakewood Civic Auditorium, 14100 Franklin Ave., Lakewood.
Creature Feature/Tub Ring Plus/Acid Rain After Party: 7 p.m., $8 ADV/$10 DOS. Pirate's Cove, 2083 1/2 E. 21st St., 216-776-9999.
Everybody's Out!/Setbacks/Inebriatix/Dispute: 9 p.m. Now That's Class, 11213 Detroit Ave., 216-221-8576.
Maroon 5/Counting Crows *CANCELED: 7 p.m., $25-$125/Four-pack lawn tickets $79 (Ticketmaster or LiveNation.com). Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls.
Nebula/Totimishi/Duma: 9 p.m., $12. Grog Shop, 2785 Euclid Hts. Blvd., 216-321-5588.
Stone Rider: 7 p.m., $8 ADV/$10 DOS. Pirate's Cove, 2083 1/2 E. 21st St., 216-776-9999.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 27 Free Jazz/Gjerstad/Nilssen-Love Duo: 9 p.m., $10. Beachland, 15711 Waterloo Rd., 216-383-1124.
Nebula/Totimoshi/Suede Brothers: 9 p.m., $10. Grog Shop, 2785 Euclid Hts. Blvd., 216-321-5588.
Thunders/Freedom: 9 p.m., $6. Beachland, 15711 Waterloo Rd., 216-383-1124. Vinnie Valentino/Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez/Baron Browne: 7 p.m., $20. Nighttown, 12387 Cedar Rd., Cleveland Hts., 216-795-0550. EARLY WARNINGS AUGUST Audio Spectrum Americana Fest 2007: Deke Dickerson & the Ecco-Fonics, Lost State of Franklin, Brian Lisik Band, Chris Castle, Frank Ian, Martini Five-0, and others: Ballroom, 3:30 p.m., $8, Sun., Aug. 31. Beachland.
Bizzy Bone: Sun., Aug. 31, 7 p.m., $15 ADV/$20 DOS. Sun., Aug. 31, 7 p.m., $15 ADV/$20 DOS. Peabody's.
Burden of Evolution/Glass Audrey: Sat., Aug. 30, 9 p.m., $6. Wilbert's.
C-Money/KC/Franchiz/Ace Boogie/Meeze/Buck-I Family/Champ/Diamendz/Tameaka
Simone/Failed Musicians/Spliff Loc: Sat., Aug. 30. Italian Center.
Col. Bruce & the Quark Alliance: Thu., Aug. 28, 8 p.m., $10. Wilbert's.
DEVOtional: Snake Through the Chaos: Ballroom, boon, $20. Devo convention, with memorobilia and live entertainment, including tributes., Sat., Aug. 30, 12:30 p.m., $20. Beachland.
Finch/Scary Kids Scaring Kids/Tickle Me Pink/Our Last Night/From First To
Last: Sat., Aug. 30, 7:30 p.m., $16. House of Blues.
Finntroll/Warbringer: Fri., Aug. 29, 7 p.m., $15 ADV/$18 DOS. Peabody's.
Godfathers of Groove: Fri., Aug. 29, 8 p.m., $20. Nighttown.
Gratefulfest #9: Dark Star Orchestra (Grateful Dead tribute): Aug. 29-31, $45-$95. Nelson Ledges Quarry Park.
Kings & Queens of the Iron Mic: Fri., Aug. 29, 9 p.m. Grog Shop.
Mushroomhead/Forged in Flame/Mechanics of Things: Sun., Aug. 31, $16 ADV/$20 DOS. Jigsaw Saloon and Stage.
Muy Cansado/the Bentreys: Fri., Aug. 29, 9 p.m., $6. Wilbert's.
Nas/Talib Kweli/Jay Electronica/DJ Green Lantern: Thu., Aug. 28, 7 p.m., $37.50. House of Blues.
Brad Paisley: Fri., Aug. 29. Blossom Music Center.
Seven Mary Three/Sponge/Jaclyn Bradley: Sat., Aug. 30, 3 p.m., $15 ADV/.$20 DOS. Roc Bar.
Silver Jews: Ballroom, Fri., Aug. 29, 9 p.m., $12. Beachland.
Two Man Gentleman Band/ Amazing Rondini Brothers: Thu., Aug. 28, 9 p.m. Beachland.
White Williams/JJ Magazine/Uno Lady: Sat., Aug. 30, 9 p.m., $8 ADV/$10 DOS. Grog Shop.
SEPTEMBER Albert Cummings Band: Wed., Sept. 24, 9:30 p.m., $15. The Brothers Lounge.
Aloud/Red Water Mojo/Suede Brothers: Tavern, Sun., Sept. 21, 8 p.m., $5 ADV/$7 DOS. Beachland.
American Idols Live: Scheduled to appear: David Archuleeta, Chikezie, David Cook, Jason Castro, Kristy Lee Cook, Michael Johns, Ramiele Malubay, Syesha Mercado, Carly Smithson, and Brooke White, Thu., Sept. 4, 7 p.m., $37.50-$66.50 (Ticketmaster). Wolstein Center at CSU.
Backyard Tire Fire/Ha Ha Tonka: Wed., Sept. 24, 9 p.m., $8 ADV/$10 DOS. Grog Shop.
Bang Camaro *CANCELED*: Mon., Sept. 22. Grog Shop.
Bassnectar: Mon., Sept. 29, 9 p.m., $10 ADV/$12 DOS. Grog Shop.
Behold the Arctopus/Self Destruct Button: Mon., Sept. 8, 9 p.m. Now That's Class.
The Bellfuries: Sun., Sept. 14, 8:30 p.m., $8. Beachland.
Tab Benoit: Wed., Sept. 24, 8 p.m., $15. Wilbert's.
Bill Rudman & Nancy Maier's September Song: Sun., Sept. 14, 7 p.m., $20. Nighttown.
Born Ruffians: Sun., Sept. 28, 9 p.m., $10. Grog Shop.
Boston Spaceships (featuring Robert Pollard): Fri., Sept. 26, 9 p.m., $15. Grog Shop.
Ronnie Baker Brooks: Ballroom, Fri., Sept. 12, 7 p.m., $15. Beachland.
Buckethead/That 1 Guy: Ballroom, Tue., Sept. 30, 8 p.m. Agora.
Burning Vegas/2nd Half/Audiblethread/Modustella/Sighlo/Sevlyn: Fri., Sept. 5, 7 p.m., $5 ADV/$7 DOS. Peabody's.
Cardinals: Tue., Sept. 30, 8:30 p.m., $10-$35. Palace Theatre.
Neko Case: Ballroom, Tue., Sept. 23, 8:30 p.m., $30. Beachland.
CAST! (Coryell-Auger-Sample Trio): Thu., Sept. 18, 8 p.m., $10. Nighttown.
Civil Victim/Dragtown/Savage Knuckle Dragger: Sun., Sept. 21, 10 p.m. Now That's Class.
Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers/Cowboy Mouth: Mon., Sept. 22, 8 p.m., $20. Beachland.
Crypt Record Reunion, with Nine Pound Hammer and others: Sat., Sept. 6, 9 p.m. Jigsaw Saloon and Stage.
Daedelus/Elliot Lipp/Hi Scarab/Human Blood: Tue., Sept. 16, 9 p.m., $8 ADV/$10 DOS. Grog Shop.
Drew Danbury: Mon., Sept. 29, 8 p.m., $8-$10. Musica.
Dear & the Headlights/What Laura Says: Fri., Sept. 5, 6 p.m., $9 ADV/$12 DOS. Rockstar Cleveland.
Anne E. DeChant: Sat., Sept. 6, 9 p.m., $10. The Winchester.
The Derailers: Sat., Sept. 6, 9:30 p.m., $12. Beachland.
Diamond Dogs: Fri., Sept. 19, 9 p.m., $7-$10. The Winchester.
Celine Dion: Wed., Sept. 24, 7:30 p.m., $45.50-$150 (Ticketmaster). Quicken Loans Arena.
Dressy Bessy/the Very Knees: Tue., Sept. 23, 9 p.m. Grog Shop.
Evangelicals: Tavern, Wed., Sept. 24, 8 p.m., $7. Beachland.
Everlast/the Lordz: Wed., Sept. 24, $15 ADV/$18 DOS. Peabody's.
Farmer Jason (kids' show): Sun., Sept. 14, 3 p.m., $8 ADV/$9 DOS. Beachland.
Feargrinder DVD release party, with D-Rail, Dohm, XFactor1, and Affixiate: Ballroom, Sat., Sept. 13. Agora.
Lorraine Feather & Shelly Berg: Sat., Sept. 6, 8 p.m., $20. Nighttown.
For Today/Advent/Reign Supreme/Dr. Acula/the Cover Up/Heavy Hearted: Tue., Sept. 2, 6 p.m., $10 ADV/$12 DOS. Peabody's.
Forecast: Thu., Sept. 4, 8 p.m., $15. Nighttown.
Radney Foster: Sat., Sept. 6, 7:30 p.m., $15 ADV/$17 DOS. Beachland.
Andy Frasco: Tue., Sept. 9, 7 p.m., $10. Nighttown.
Freekbass: Sat., Sept. 13, 9 p.m., $10. The Winchester.
Dana Fuchs (Sadie from Across the Universe): Tavern, Fri., Sept. 19, 6:30 p.m., $10 ADV/$12 DOS. Beachland.
GBH/Whole Wheat Bread/the Krum Bums: Ballroom, Fri., Sept. 5, 7:30 p.m., $13 ADV/$15 DOS. Agora.
Gerald Cleaver Sextet: Wed., Sept. 3, 7 p.m., $15. Nighttown.
Mike Gordon: Ballroom, Fri., Sept. 5, 9 p.m., $20. Beachland.
Gorgeous Frankenstein (featuring the Misfits' Doyle and WCW/WWF's Gorgeous George): Thu., Sept. 4, 7 p.m., $12 ADV/$15 DOS. Peabody's.
Great Big Sea: Tue., Sept. 16, 7 p.m., $25. House of Blues.
Hatebreed/Emmure/Soilent Green/Ware of Ages/Catalepsy: Wed., Sept. 3, 6 p.m., $17 ADV/$20 DOS. Peabody's.
Richie Havens: Fri., Sept. 5, $20-$35. Ohio Theatre.
Hayden: Thu., Sept. 18, 8 p.m., $13 ADV/$15 DOS. Grog Shop.
Helios Creed's Chrome: Mon., Sept. 29, 8:30 p.m., $10 ADV/$12 DOS. Mon.,
Sept. 29, 9 p.m., $10 ADV/$12 DOS. Beachland.
Israel Heller: Sun., Sept. 7, 7 p.m., $10. Nighttown.
The Hi-Risers: Tavern, Fri., Sept. 12, 9 p.m., $8. Beachland.
High Places: Wed., Sept. 17, 9 p.m., $8. Grog Shop.
Ice Cube: Sun., Sept. 14, 7:30 p.m., $30. House of Blues.
Iced Earth/Into Eternity/Saviours: Tue., Sept. 30, 7 p.m., $22. House of Blues.
Impaled/Phobia/Maruta/Illogicist/Kill the Client: Thu., Sept. 11, 6 p.m., $10. Peabody's.
Journey/Heart/Cheap Trick: Sat., Sept. 6, 7 p.m., $25-$125/four-pack lawn tickets $75 (LiveNation.com or Ticketmaster). Blossom Music Center.
Kataklysm/Dying Fetus/Eluveitie/Keep of Kalessin/the Aborted: Sun., Sept. 28, 7 p.m., $15 ADV/$17 DOS. Peabody's.
Toby Keith/Montogmery Gentry: Sat., Sept. 13. Blossom Music Center.
Toubab Krewe: Sat., Sept. 27, 9 p.m., $10 ADV/$12 DOS. Beachland.
David Lindley: Wed., Sept. 10, 9 p.m., $12. The Winchester.
Low Water/Lowry: Sat., Sept. 6, 9 p.m., $7. Beachland.
Maps & Atlases/Nurss/City Under the Sea: Tue., Sept. 9, 8 p.m., $8 ADV/$10 DOS. Grog Shop.
Maraca: Thu., Sept. 11, 7 & 9 p.m., $25. Nighttown.
Matt Pryor (the Get Up Kids)/New Amsterdam: Wed., Sept. 10, 8 p.m., $10 ADV/$12 DOS. Grog Shop.
Jessica Lea Mayfield: Tue., Sept. 16, 9 p.m., $10. Beachland.
John McEuen/Mike & Ruthy (of Mammals): Ballroom, Thu., Sept. 18, 8 p.m., $18 ADV/$20 DOS. Beachland.
Doug McLeod/Colin John: Fri., Sept. 26, 9 p.m., $10. Wilbert's.
Meatmen/Nick Wolf Band/Know Kontrol/Pipebomb/Boy Meets Grill: Sat., Sept. 13, 9 p.m., $10 ADV/$14 DOS. Jigsaw Saloon and Stage.
Mega 80s: The Ultimate Retro Party: Live band with videos and more, Fri., Sept. 5, 8:30 p.m., $10/four-pack general admission $30. House of Blues.
Miss Kittin/the Hacker: Thu., Sept. 25, 9 p.m., $15. Grog Shop.
Maria Muldaur: Sun., Sept. 28, 7 & 9 p.m., $20. Nighttown.
Needtobreathe/Andy Davis: Cambridge Room, Wed., Sept. 17, 9 p.m., $12. House of Blues. THIS JUST IN
Atmosphere/Blueprint: Tue., Oct. 21. 8 p.m., $20. Beachland Ballroom.
Bearsuit/the Afternoon Naps: Thu., Oct. 16. 9 p.m., $7. Beachland Ballroom.
Becoming the Archetype/Different Breed of Killer/Faith or Flames: Mon.,
Oct. 13. 7 p.m., $10. Peabody's.
Bow Wow/Shad Moss: Mon., Oct. 27. 7 p.m., $35. House of Blues.
Sam Bush/Greensky Bluegrass: Thu., Oct. 22. 7 p.m., $26 ADV/$28 DOS. Beachland Ballroom.
Casiotone for the Painfully Alone: Sat, Nov. 22. 9 p.m., $8. Beachland Tavern.
Margaret Cho: Fri., Nov. 14. 8 p.m., $28.50/$45.50 (LiveNation.com or Ticketmaster). Lakewood Civic Auditorium.
Company of Thieves: Sat., Oct. 18. 9 p.m., $7. Wilbert's.
Conya Doss: Sat., Nov. 8. 9 p.m., $15 ADV/$18 DOS. Beachland Ballroom.
James Cotton. Fri., Sept. 19. 9 p.m., $18 ADV/$20 DOS. Wilbert's.
The Cheetah Girls: Fri., Nov. 21. 7 p.m., $43 (Ticketmaster). Wolstein Center at CSU
Cream of the Crop (featuring Tim Bogert of Vanilla Fudge and Cactus): Thu., Sept. 19. 7:30 p.m., $10 ADV/$12 DOS. Beachland Ballroom.
Ry Cuming: Thu., Apr. 2. 8 p.m., $10 (Ticketmaster). E.J. Thomas Hall at University of Akron.
Dear and the Headlights/What Laura Says: Fri., Sept. 5. 6 p.m., $9 ADV/$12 DOS. Peabody's.
Diamond Dogs (Bowie tribute, Ziggy and '80s era): Fri., Sept. 26. 9 p.m., $10. House of Blues, Cambridge Room.
DJ Steph Floss: Dear Summer party, featuring R&B, hip-hop, and soul. Fri., Aug. 29. 10:30, $20, 21+ only. House of Blues.
DJ Rehka: Wed., Oct. 29. 9 p.m., $10. B-Side Liquor Lounge.
Lou Gramm (of Foreigner)/the Breakfast Club/the Endorsements (featuring Brian and Joe): 106.5 Mix FM Patriot Party and tribute to 9/11 victims and first responders. Fri, Sept. 5. 5 p.m., $20 ADV online at WMVX.com/$30 DOS.
Children 5 and under free. Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds.
Ekoostik Hookah: Fri., Nov. 28. 7 p.m., $16/four pack general admission tickets $48. House of Blues.
The Higher/Just Surrender/White Tie Affair: Tues., Oct. 28. 7 p.m. Agora Ballroom.
Impaled/Phobia/Maruta/Illogicist/Kill the Client: Thu., Sept. 11. 6 p.m., $10. Peabody's.
Infected Mushroom: Thu., Aug. 28. $26. Metropolis.
Ingram Hill: Fri., Sept. 12. 9 p.m., $12. House of Blues, Cambridge Room.
Innerpartysystem/the Urgency: Fri., Sept. 12. 10 p.m., $8. Grog Shop.
Jucifer: Sun., Oct. 19. 8 p.m., price TBA. Grog Shop.
Peter Karp: Fri., Aug. 22. 9 p.m., $8. Fat Fish Blue.
Kidz in the Hall/Poetic Republic/Smokescreen/Keyel/Super Duper: Thu., Sept 4. 9 p.m., $12 ADV/$15 DOS. Grog Shop.
L.A. Cross/Artillery Breath: Thu., Nov. 9. Now That's Class.
Last Comic Standing Comics: Thu., Nov. 6. 7:30 p.m., $25-$35 (Ticketmaster). E.J. Thomas Hall at University of Akron.
Lovewhip: With others. Sat., Nov. 1. Music starts at noon. $40. Nelson Ledges Quarry Park.
Gandalf Murphy & the Slambovian Circus of Dreams: Sun., Oct. 19. 8 p.m, $15. Beachland Ballroom.
Metro Station/Shwayze/Tyga/Cash Cash: Wed., Oct. 22. 6 p.m., $17. House of Blues.
No Age/Matt & Kim/Best Fwends: Thu., Nov. 20. 8 p.m., $10. Grog Shop.
Olehole (ex-The Ghost/Hanalei)/Echoes of Harper's Ferry/Reverse the Curse/The New Trus: Tue., Nov. 9. Now That's Class.
Origin/Misery Index/Fuck the Facts: Tue., Sept. 30. 7 p.m., $10. Peabody's.
Parts & Labor/National Suicide Day/Tanked: Thu., Oct. 23. 8 p.m., price TBA. Grog Shop.
Potluck/DGAF: Sun., Sept. 14. 7 p.m., $10 ADV/$12 DOS. Peabody's.
Japhy Ryder: Sat, Oct. 4. 9 p.m., $7. Wilbert's.
Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could: Kids' show. Sat., Nov. 22. Two shows: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., $10-20 (Tickets.com). Allen Theater, Playhouse Square.
Jake Shimabukuro: Sat., Mar. 7. 8 p.m., $10 (Ticketmaster). E.J. Thomas
Hall at University of Akron.
Skeletonwitch: Thu., Oct. 2. Now That's Class.
Slightly Stoopid: Sat., Oct. 25. 7 p.m., $20. House of Blues.
STS9 (Sound Tribe Sector 9): Thu., Nov. 20. 7 p.m., $18. House of Blues.
Jimmy Thackery: Thu., Oct. 14. 8 p.m., $12. Wilbert's.
The Academy Is/We The Kings/Carolina Liar/Hey Monday: Wed., Nov. 25. 6 p.m., $20. House of Blues. CANCELED: Charlie Zaa: Sat, Sept. 6. House of Blues.
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